This is an ambitious meal, definitely for a day when you have some time to spend in the kitchen. Your efforts will be well rewarded, though. Moist and flavorful, the turkey basks in a delicious and well-balanced sauce. Many healing ingredients comprise this meal. Fennel is closely related to parsley, carrots and dill. It has played an important role in the traditional food culture of France and Italy, dating back to ancient times. Supporting many of the body’s systems, fennel is particularly helpful for cardiovascular and colon health.
Prep
Roughly chop onions, fennel, mushrooms and chard. Peel and mince or press garlic. Grate ginger. Marinade
Grate ginger. Juice limes. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, ginger, tamari, lime juice and pepper. Marinate turkey in this mixture for 1 hour. Rice
Meanwhile, start rice; bring 2¼ cups chicken broth and 1 can coconut milk to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in rice and ½ teaspoon salt; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat, set aside. Turkey
When the marinating hour is nearly up, preheat oven to 350°. Oil a large, ovenproof skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Remove turkey from marinade, discard marinade. Dust with coconut flour and fry about 1 minute on each side. Cover and bake until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 170°, or about 10 – 15 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Sauce
For the sauce, whisk together fresh ginger, tamari, rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, almond butter and 2 tablespoons water. Set aside. Vegetables
Sauté green onions and garlic in coconut oil over medium heat. Add fennel and mushrooms, continue to cook, stirring frequently until mushrooms soften. Add broth and chard and cook until bright green. Toss veggies with some of the sauce. Serve Serve veggies and turkey over rice, with a drizzle of sauce. Preparation: 1 hour and 45 minutes Serves: 4
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The romance of northern Africa infuses these tasty patties. The rich medley of textures and flavors blend beautifully, adding interest and delight to the ground turkey. Healing herbs and spices enhance turkey’s natural gifts. Turkey is rich in vitamins B3 and B6, as well as the protein, selenium and phosphorus. Turkey provides a fair amount of Omega-3 and works to lower the Omega-6: Omega-3 ratio. Turkey is associated with a decreased risk for pancreatic cancer, and aids in stabilizing insulin level.
Prep
Blend in a food processor, or use a knife to finely chop shallots, garlic, thyme, basil and chard. Set aside. Juice enough lemon for 1 teaspoon and zest enough lemon for ½ teaspoon. Chop mint leaves, chives and green onions. Seed and dice cucumber. Sauce
Toss yogurt and salt with cucumber, mint leaves, chives and green onions. Mix well and set aside. Patties
Mix lemon zest, turmeric, pepper and salt with chard mixture. Fold in turkey and mix well. Form patties and roll edges in hemp hearts. Refrigerate patties for one hour. Fry patties in oil over medium heat, about 8 minutes per side. Serve 2 cups mixed greens Serve patties over a bed of greens, drizzled with sauce. Preparation: 30 minutes active, plus 1 hour to set Serves: 4 |
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